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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Riseden, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Riseden.
- Charity days
- Church and village fêtes
- Community events
Slow-roasted pork in Riseden
Hog roast for events near Riseden
Agricultural shows and country events near Riseden are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and community events, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
Rural events near Riseden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Perfect for your event in Riseden
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Riseden, such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Fun runs and sports events
- Community days and street fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Why choose a hog roast in Riseden?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Community events around Riseden
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Riseden, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Riseden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Riseden, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in TN17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater events in Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Riseden include Bewl Water.
Nearby places to Riseden
Also in Riseden
Common questions in Riseden
How far is Riseden from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you cover Riseden?
Yes, Riseden is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Riseden
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Make the stall easy to find
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer events in Riseden have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away